Center for Disease Control and Prevention: H1N1 Flu [pdf]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has created this
uniformly excellent site to help the general public learn about the
H1N1 flu. The homepage is well-organized, and it contains helpful
social networking buttons, along with direct links to email updates,
and their RSS feed. Here, visitors can also read the "Situation Update"
section, which includes a map of the United States showing the weekly
flu activity estimate maps and a number of other charts and tables. The
site is chock-full of other helpful resources, including a section
dedicated to "General Info" about the flu, information about
vaccinations for individuals and public health officials, and a "What's
New" area. The site is rounded out by a selection of podcasts and video
clips. [KMG] From Scout Report http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1FLU/
The World Health Organization (WHO)
has released (news release)
guidelines on the use of antivirals for patients presenting with
illness due to pandemic (H1N1) influenza and other influenza viruses (guidelines).
'The Concepts of Health, Illness and Disease' is the homepage of a research
network project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). The
initiative is based in the School of Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences
(HLSS) of the University of the West of England (UWE) and is led by Dr Havi
Carel. It aims to undertake an interdisciplinary exploration of the concepts of
health, illness and disease. This website contains background information about
the project itself; details about the events they organise (e.g. workshops;
conferences and public debates) during the project's lifespan from January 2009
to January 2011; and additional material related to the project (e.g. an
annotated reading guide and powerpoint slides). From
Intute.ac.uk
H1N1 flu resource centre This is The Lancet's H1N1 (swine flu) resource centre, which is the
result of a collaboration between the editors of over 40
Elsevier-published journals and learned societies who have agreed to
make any relevant content freely available on this site. The full text
of all papers (which have been selected by a 'Lancet' editor and
grouped by topic) have been made available to download free of charge
in PDF format. The site also includes links to other H1N1 resources.
New content will be added on a regular basis, but there is also the
facility to sign up for regular email alerts.
http://www.thelancet.com/H1N1-flu
Avian
and pandemic influenza http://www.le.ac.uk/library/clinical/influenza/index.html
A site maintained by Keith Nockels, Information Librarian, University of
Leicester, which includes among its influenza resources links to major sources
of information on the 2009 swine flu (H1N1) outbreak, including global
information resources, information from the United Kingdom and the United
States, information in languages other than English, monitoring the outbreak,
blogs and social media, and background scientific information.
This resource on seasonal flu is produced and
made available on the Web by the of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC). This US focused resource provides information for both the public and health
care professionals. It provides information on: flu basics; preventing flu; what to do if flu
is contracted; information for health professionals; information for specific groups
(e.g. parents, schools, workplaces etc). New and updated resources are
provided including a quiz, podcasts and questions and answers. Links are also provided to
other flu websites including avian flu, canine flu, swine flu and pandemic flu.
This briefing note,
published May 2009 (as postnote 331) by the Parliamentary Office of Science and
Technology describes how a pandemic vaccine for UK use would be manufactured,
and alternative techniques for vaccine development and manufacture. The
Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) is an office of both
Houses of Parliament which provides an independent and balanced analysis of
public policy issues that have a basis in science and technology.
Swine
influenza backgrounder http://www.avma.org/reference/backgrounders/swine_bgnd.asp
This backgrounder on swine influenza is published on the Web by the American
Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The document briefly covers the 2009
H1N1 flu virus (a hybrid of North American swine influenza viruses), also known
as swine flu. The focus of this document however is swine influenza and topics
covered include causative agent, natural distribution, transmission, clinical
signs, diagnosis, available treatments, and prevention and control measures.
Last revised in April 2009.
Swine
flu http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=11226#
This podcast on swine flu (swine influenza) has been provided by the US Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and has been authored by the
Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases (CCID), National Center for
Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) and Influenza Division (ID). The
podcast describes swine flu and includes: signs and symptoms; transmission;
medications; steps people can take to protect themselves; and what people
should do if they become ill. Running time is just over 5 minutes and a
transcript of the podcast is available to download.
H1N1
flu (swine flu) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/h1n1fluswineflu.html
A resource from MedlinePlus which provides basic information about swine
influenza. It has links to current information during the 2009 outbreak,
frequently asked questions, overviews, latest news, diagnosis and symptoms,
treatment, clinical trials, background scientific information, videos, and
links to relevant organisations. Some of the information is also available in
Spanish.
Pandemic and flu planning http://www.rcgp.org.uk/clinical_and_research/pandemic_planning.aspx
This is the pandemic and flu planning page of the Royal College of General
Practitioners (RCGP) website. It gives a swine flu (swine influenza) update and
provides access to the RCGP's and BMA's joint pandemic flu guidance document
(2008) 'Preparing for pandemic influenza' which is aimed at Practices looking
to prepare for enquiries about swine flu. The latest RCGP statements on swine
flu can be accessed via a link to their News Room and links are also provided
to further information on swine flu, other pandemic guidance and pandemic
planning documents.
American
Society for Microbiology research publications on influenza A (H1N1) http://journals.asm.org/misc/fluresearchavailable.pdf
The American Society for Microbiology has made freely available online its
research articles on influenza A (H1N1), swine flu, published within the past 6
months, November 2008 to May 2009. Articles are taken from the ASM Journal of
Virology, Journal of Clinical Microbiology, and Antimicrobial Agents and
Chemotherapy. All the articles can be accessed from one url, which is available
from this press release.
Enviro-health links - 2009 H1N1 flu (swine flu) http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/enviro/swineflu.html
The Environmental Health and Technology Specialized Information Services of the
US National Library of Medicine have collated resources in response to the 2009
swine influenza outbreak, grouped as follows: federal response; international
resources; guidance for professionals; maps, news, Twitter, webcasts;
information from the National Library of Medicine; veterinary resources; full
text books; and information in Spanish.
H1N1 (swine) flu resources http://www.hshsl.umaryland.edu/resources/sitesbysub/Swineflu.html
In response to the 2009 outbreak of swine influenza, the Health Sciences and
Human Services Library of the University of Maryland has created a list of
resources for the public and the health care community. The resources are
grouped as follows: general information, resources for the state of Maryland,
international resources, prevention and control, and sources of latest
information.
Swine
influenza (flu) http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
This is the swine influenza (swine flu) page of the US Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC). Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus
infection have been identified in the United States and the CDC has activated
its Emergency Operations Center to coordinate the agency's response to this
emerging health threat. The site includes: General Information; Guidance for
Professionals; Reports and Publications; Press Briefings; Travel Notices; Past
Daily Updates and What's New. It is possible to receive updates on swine flu by
signing up for email updates or by subscribing to RSS.
This is the swine
influenza (swine flu) page of the UK Health Protection Agency (HPA). The site
gives access to: Recent updates (including travel advice, management of close
contacts, questions and answers for the public etc); Press releases and media
updates; Advice for the public; Information for health professionals; and links
to external organisations including: Department of Health, Foreign and Commonwealth
Office, National Travel Health Network and Centre, NHS Choices, NHS Direct and
the World Health Organization. The site is regularly updated and an RSS feed is
available.
Swine influenza http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/
This is the World Health Organization (WHO) page for information about swine
influenza A (H1N1). WHO is coordinating the global response to human cases of
swine influenza (swine flu) and is monitoring the threat of an influenza
pandemic. Information on this page gives access to both technical guidelines
and information useful for the general public. Regularly updated, there is also
a link provided to Frequently Asked Questions.
Swine flu : updates from the DynaMed clinical summary http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed/swineflu/
As a result of the global outbreak of swine influenza in late April 2009, EBSCO
Publishing and DynaMed have made freely available the main elements of the
DynaMed clinical summary on the condition, for health care providers and
institutions. Information is consolidated from multiple sources on latest
recommendations for monitoring, diagnosing and treating patients who have or
may have the disease. The site offers latest epidemiological data, general
information about the condition, causes and risk factors, complications and
associated conditions, history, physical symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis,
treatment, prevention and screening, references including reviews and
guidelines, and links to sources of patient information.
Emerging
Pathogens Initiative : animal pathogens http://epi.ufl.edu/animal/
This is the animal pathogens section of the University of Florida's Emerging
Pathogens Initiative (EPI) website. In relation to animal diseases, the EPI
aims to provide the tools needed to prevent foreign animal diseases and other
emerging pathogens from impacting the health of Floridians, their animals and
the State's economy. Currently (October 2006) the following animal-pathogens
are discussed in detail: African Horse Sickness; Avian Influenza;
Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD); Heartwater; Rift Valley Fever; and African Swine
Fever. Additional topics covered include the economic impact of emerging
infectious diseases, the aims and objectives of the EPI, and links to other
authoritative external resources on emerging pathogens. Much of the information
available here naturally focuses on Florida as a 'sentinel state' and a
'reservoir state' for diseases of plants, animals, and humans.
European
Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) http://ecdc.europa.eu/en/
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is a EU agency
created to help strengthen Europe's defences against infectious diseases such
as influenza, SARS and HIV/AIDS. The site has information about the agency, its
mission, governing bodies, structure, news updates, archived news, press
releases, speeches and links to national surveillance institutes in Europe.
Background fact sheets and situation updates from the ECDC are available on
common (seasonal) influenza, pandemic influenza and avian (bird flu) influenza.
There are also ECDC webcasts in response to the 2009 outbreak of swine
influenza (H1N1).
Avian influenza and food This 13-page information statement from the Institute of Food Science
and Technology (IFST) outlines the food safety issues relating to avian
influenza (H5N1 strain). It discusses the general situation and actions
taken to prevent and treat a flu pandemic, looks at the safety of bird
meat and eggs, and synthesises the findings of government reports on
potential transmission. There is also an extensive bibliography with
online links where available.
http://www.ifst.org/uploadedfiles/cms/store/ATTACHMENTS/AvianInfluenzaandFood.pd
American Society for Microbiology research publications on influenza A (H1N1)
The American Society for Microbiology has made freely available online
its research articles on influenza A (H1N1), swine flu, published
within the past 6 months, November 2008 to May 2009. Articles are taken
from the ASM’s Journal of Virology, Journal of Clinical Microbiology,
and Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. All the articles can be
accessed from one url, which is available from this press release. http://journals.asm.org/misc/fluresearchavailable.pdf
Swine influenza This is the World Health Organization (WHO) page for information about swine influenza A (H1N1). WHO is coordinating the global response to human cases of swine influenza (swine flu) and is monitoring the threat of an influenza pandemic. Information on this page gives access to both technical guidelines and information useful for the general public. Regularly updated, there is also a link provided to Frequently Asked Questions. http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/
Swine flu This podcast on swine flu (swine influenza) has been provided by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and has been authored by the Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases (CCID), National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) and Influenza Division (ID). The podcast describes swine flu and includes: signs and symptoms; transmission; medications; steps people can take to protect themselves; and what people should do if they become ill. Running time is just over 5 minutes and a transcript of the podcast is available to download. http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=11226#
Swine influenza This is the swine influenza (swine flu) page of the UK Health Protection Agency (HPA). The site gives access to: Recent updates (including travel advice, management of close contacts, questions and answers for the public etc); Press releases and media updates; Advice for the public; Information for health professionals; and links to external organisations including: Department of Health, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, National Travel Health Network and Centre, NHS Choices, NHS Direct and the World Health Organization. The site is regularly updated and an RSS feed is available. http://www.hpa.org.uk/webw/HPAweb&Page&HPAwebAutoListName/Page/1240732817665?p=1
Pandemic and flu planning This is the pandemic and flu planning page of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) website. It gives a swine flu (swine influenza) update and provides access to the RCGP's and BMA's joint pandemic flu guidance document (2008) 'Preparing for pandemic influenza' which is aimed at Practices looking to prepare for enquiries about swine flu. The latest RCGP statements on swine flu can be accessed via a link to their News Room and links are also provided to further information on swine flu, other pandemic guidance and pandemic planning documents. http://www.rcgp.org.uk/clinical_and_research/pandemic_planning.aspx
Preparing for pandemic influenza : guidance for GP practices This guidance document has been prepared by the British Medical Association's General Practitioners Committee and the Royal College of General Practitioners with the support of the Department of Health. The document sets out guidelines for business continuity planning within GP Practices and also introduces new systems and procedures such as the National Pandemic Flu Line Service, which will operate in an influenza pandemic. The document tells Practices what they need to do now and in the future in order to prepare for, and respond to, a pandemic influenza outbreak in the UK. This is the first issue of this guidance and the document will be regularly reviewed to include any new decisions as they are agreed, plus any relevant changes which relate to General Practice. http://www.rcgp.org.uk/PDF/GP_Guidance.pdf
Swine influenza backgrounder This backgrounder on swineinfluenza is published on the Web by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The document briefly covers the 2009 H1N1 flu virus (a hybrid of North American swineinfluenza viruses), also known as swine flu. The focus of this document however is swineinfluenza and topics covered include causative agent, natural distribution, transmission, clinical signs, diagnosis, available treatments, and prevention and control measures. Last revised in April 2009. http://www.avma.org/reference/backgrounders/swine_bgnd.asp
Emerging Pathogens Initiative : animal pathogens This is the animal pathogens section of the University of Florida's Emerging Pathogens Initiative (EPI) website. In relation to animal diseases, the EPI aims to “provide the tools needed to prevent foreign animal diseases and other emerging pathogens from impacting the health of Floridians, their animals and the State's economy.” Currently (October 2006) the following animal-pathogens are discussed in detail: African Horse Sickness; Avian Influenza; Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD); Heartwater; Rift Valley Fever; and African Swine Fever. Additional topics covered include the economic impact of emerging infectious diseases, the aims and objectives of the EPI, and links to other authoritative external resources on emerging pathogens. Much of the information available here naturally focuses on Florida as a 'sentinel state' and a 'reservoir state' for diseases of plants, animals, and humans. http://epi.ufl.edu/animal/
Swine flu : updates from the DynaMed clinical summary As a result of the global outbreak of swineinfluenza in late April 2009, EBSCO Publishing and DynaMed have made freely available the main elements of the DynaMed clinical summary on the condition, for health care providers and institutions. Information is consolidated from multiple sources on latest recommendations for monitoring, diagnosing and treating patients who have or may have the disease. The site offers latest epidemiological data, general information about the condition, causes and risk factors, complications and associated conditions, history, physical symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prevention and screening, references including reviews and guidelines, and links to sources of patient information. http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed/swineflu/
Seasonal flu This resource on seasonal flu is produced and made available on the Web by the of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This US focused resource provides information for both the public and health care professionals. It provides information on: flu basics; preventing flu; what to do if flu is contracted; information for health professionals; information for specific groups (e.g. parents, schools, workplaces etc). New and updated resources are provided including a quiz, podcasts and questions and answers. Links are also provided to other flu websites including avian flu, canine flu, swine flu and pandemic flu. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/
Website for a "project to evolve a new model for sharing and advancing knowledge about health, medicine and the body among medical professionals and the general public." Features articles about health conditions and issues. All contributors are either physicians or have Ph.D.s in a health science. Provided in association with the Harvard Medical School; Stanford School of Medicine; University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health; University of Michigan Medical School; and others.
Vitamin village
This educational resource on vitamins A, C, D, E and K and antioxidants
is made available freely by the University of Nottingham as part of
their open courseware initiative (U-Now). Aimed at biological science
undergraduates, especially those studying nutritional sciences, this
eLearning package enables users to visit different buildings in a
'village' (a veterinary/farm area, grocers, university, chemist and
hospital) to study different aspects of the vitamins. The grocers area
also provides interactive activities on the vitamin content of foods,
whilst the university area includes self-test questions and a reference
list. Created and developed between 2001 and 2008 by Dr John Brameld,
Dr Zoe Daniel, Dr Tim Parr and Professor Andy Salter from the Division
of Nutritional Sciences, University of Nottingham along with staff of
the Information Services Learning Team, and published by the University
of Nottingham.
From Intute.ac.uk http://unow.nottingham.ac.uk/resources/resource.aspx?hid=8fbc70cd-dea5-c213-2389
Treatment and management of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis in adults and children, The A report from the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) at the
University of York carried out to conduct a systematic review and to
produce a broad overview of the evidence relating to the diagnosis and
treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
(ME) in adults and children. The review was divided into four parts:
case definition, diagnosis, treatment/management and
information/support needs.This 169 page systematic review is CRD number
35 and was published in February 2007 as an update to CRD number 22.
From Intute.ac.uk http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/projects/chronic_fatigue_children_adults.htm